Bill Text: MS HR74 | 2011 | Regular Session | Engrossed

Mississippi House Resolution 74 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Lee Jennings Davis; commend and congratulate on the occasion of his 95th birthday.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-25 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR74 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2011-HR74-Engrossed.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2011 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Watson, Barker

House Resolution 74

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MR. LEE JENNINGS DAVIS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 95th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

WHEREAS, Mr. Lee Jennings Davis, son of Lee Lewis Davis and Carrie Mixon Davis, born on April 12, 1916, in Covington County, Mississippi, the eleventh of twelve children, will soon celebrate the occasion of his 95th anniversary of life; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Davis, a pillar in the community, as well as the backbone of his family, attended Seminary schools and Caney Head School, all located in Seminary, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, a devoted husband to his late wife, Mary Merle Norris Davis, for 65 years, father of two, former State Representative Lee Jarrell Davis and Patsy Davis Young, and grandfather of four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Mr. Davis attributes his longevity to his faith in God, and enjoys the love, adoration and support of his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, a retired manufacturing employee, Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America employee and self-employed farmer, he is known for his smile and jovial nature, which indicate his enthusiasm for company; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Davis has seen the transformational changes of the United States of America, and has relied wholeheartedly on God as the driving force to sustain and power him through the circumstances, trials and triumphs of life, while sustained by his profound faith to lead an exemplary life, exuding the love of Christ and imparting the values of self-assuredness, perseverance, service and benevolence, obtained with his years of infinite wisdom, into the lives of all he has encountered along this journey; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend such outstanding individuals as Mr. Davis, whose service to his fellowman, contributions to his creator and exemplary life serve as an example to his family and those around him as trademarks of the life of a model man:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Lee Jennings Davis on the occasion of his 95th birthday, celebrating his life and longevity and extend most heartfelt wishes for continued health, love and happiness in the years to come.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mr. Davis, the immediate members of his family and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.